Information technology services industry
GE Medical Systems, a business of General Electric Company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MECON, Inc. for $11.25 per share payable in GE stock. The acquisition is expected to close by February 2000 and will enable GE Medical Systems to provide solutions to its customers' most
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PageMart Wireless Inc., set to become WebLink Wireless Inc. on December 1, 1999, has signed strategic alliances with Vitria Technology, Inc. and DMR Consulting Group. These two companies have joined PageMart's enterprise solution partner program to provide business-to-business solutions over wireless networks. The program aims to improve the
Information technology services industry
Niku Corporation, a leading provider of software that enables businesses to source, manage, and deliver professional services using the Internet, has announced its acquisition of Proamics Corporation, a leading provider of back-office solutions for professional services firms. The acquisition, valued at over $40 million, will enable Niku to deliver a
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IBM and Dassault Systemes have jointly announced the General Availability of CATIA Version 5 Release 3, offering a comprehensive suite of tools for digital product creation and process definition. Built on the next-generation object-oriented architecture, this release delivers 16 Platform P1 products, 30 Platform P2 products, and 5 new products,
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Small businesses face significant barriers to implementing cutting-edge technology, which hinders their ability to stay competitive. To bridge this gap, CenterBeam, Inc. and Microsoft have collaborated to offer a $500 PC buy-back program. This innovative initiative allows small businesses to trade in their existing PCs for a discount on CenterBeam&
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1stUp.com, a leading provider of ad-supported Internet access solutions, has signed an agreement with NaviNet, a provider of high-performance, private label Internet access services. This partnership will enable 1stUp.com's free access partners to benefit from NaviNet's state-of-the-art nationwide Internet access network, which became available
Information technology services industry
Tivoli Systems Inc. today announced the Net Generation initiative, a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, services, and partnerships to enable service providers to rapidly build, deliver, and manage revenue-generating services. The initiative builds on Tivoli's experience in enterprise technology management and extensive work with customers in the communications industry.
Information technology services industry
In a significant development, multiple prominent companies, including Adaptec, Rare Medium Group, Peapod, NTN Communications, Breakaway Solutions, and Security First Technologies, will broadcast their investor communications conference calls over the internet using the Investor Broadcast Network's (f/k/a Vcall) service. This initiative aims to provide a platform
Information technology services industry
CompuCom Systems, Inc., a leading provider of network integration services, has selected Indus River Networks, Inc. to supply its RiverWorks VPN product suite for internal remote access needs. The contract aims to support CompuCom's strategic shift towards a virtual office model, enhancing value for customers and shareholders. The
Information technology services industry
Deutsche Bank's acquisition of Chase Manhattan Bank's Dutch Auction business marks a significant expansion in its corporate trust and agency services. Meanwhile, Electronic Data Systems Corp. and MCI WorldCom Inc. have finalized two 10-year outsourcing agreements worth $12.4 billion, implementing key aspects of their strategic
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Cap Gemini and Clarify Inc. have formed a strategic alliance to deliver integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions to companies worldwide. This agreement is a result of their established business relationship, with Cap Gemini having one of the largest Clarify practices in Europe. The partnership aims to focus on developing
Information technology services industry
Cisco Systems and Sun Microsystems, in partnership with the Sun-Netscape Alliance, have announced a joint unified communications solution for service providers. This solution combines proven technologies from each company to enable service providers to offer their customers consolidated voice, fax, and email services independent of location, time, or device. The
